05 December 2024
The atmosphere at Hotel Mulia Jakarta felt different on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The difference was palpable as the Indonesia Mining Summit (IMS) 2024, a prestigious forum for the mining sector, successfully gathered key stakeholders, including government officials, associations, students, and business players. With the theme “The Vision of Indonesia's Mining Sector: Empowering Energy Resilience for Indonesia,” the event, organized by the Indonesia Mining Association (IMA), highlighted strategic issues such as energy reserves, exploration, and downstream processing in the mineral and coal subsectors.
The Chairman of the Indonesia Mining Association (IMA), Rachmat Makkasau, explained that this theme was chosen to align with the government's program and target of achieving 8% economic growth to realize the “Indonesia Emas 2045” vision.
“In the mining sector, energy is a crucial element to support these goals. For us, energy is one of the main factors to succeed in industrialization in Indonesia. We can promote investor arrivals and process mining products into batteries and other materials, but energy remains the key,” Rachmat stated.
IMS 2024 was more than just a formal gathering; it served as an open dialogue space for the government, mining companies, technology providers, and investors to share insights and seek solutions together. During the event's opening, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, delivered an optimistic message about the future of Indonesia's energy sector.
“The President's directive is clear: downstream processing in the energy sector is the path to creating added value, economic growth, and sustainable job creation,” he emphasized.
Harita Nickel, a sustainable integrated nickel mining company operating in North Maluku, also participated in IMS 2024. As of the third quarter of 2024, North Maluku's economic growth stood at 4.42% year-on-year (yoy). The province's economic growth is projected to reach between 6.35% and 10.35% yoy this year, driven by nickel downstream processing in various regions of North Maluku.
Director of Health, Safety, and Environment Harita Nickel, Tonny Gultom shared his views on the company's positive impact and sustainable efforts in Indonesia, particularly on Obi Island.
“As a sustainable integrated nickel industry in North Maluku, especially on Obi Island, we aim for Harita Nickel to have a positive impact on the communities in Obi Island, North Maluku, and contribute to Indonesia's economic growth more broadly. To achieve this, we continuously collaborate with all stakeholders, including the government, industry, and local communities, particularly on Obi Island,” said Tonny while visiting the Harita Nickel booth at IMS 2024.
Highlighting its positive contributions to Obi Island, Harita Nickel showcased products made by local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), crafted by women from Kawasi Village, at its booth during IMS 2024. Several high-ranking Harita Nickel officials visited the booth and posed for photos, including President Director Roy A. Arfandy and Sustainability Director Lim Sian Choo.
To close IMS 2024, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, shared strategic insights on the importance of investment in the mineral and coal sector.
“Downstream processing and supply chain deepening are top priorities. Investment in this sector not only strengthens the national economy but also drives high-value-added mineral industrialization,” he explained.
Harita Nickel emphasized that the company is not solely focused on mining operations but is deeply committed to Indonesia's future in terms of economic growth and energy resilience. With a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, Harita Nickel continues to move forward, creating positive impacts for communities, the environment, and the industry.
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